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But challenges are, by their seductive nature, fiendishly hard to resist, so away I went.
And this is an exercise that will get your heart pumping.
Its a move that asks a lot of the body but delivers, too.
Youre using momentum, not your arm and shoulder muscles, to raise the bell.
This, she pointed out, was an awful lot.
And consult a medical professional if you have lower back issues first.
Choosing the right weight makes a difference
I used a 35lb kettlebell for this challenge.
And it did, at least initially.
Bingo: back, glutes, and hamstrings.
(This is the sort of thing you have to bear in mind when youre exercising at home.)
I intensified my hold the move also works grip strength and, in my case, kept me alert.
I began to look forward to noting my improvement, which was down to better form.
The challenge had become part of my day and no part of me was complaining.
Still, there are days when I wake up with some tightness that takes a few minutes to ease.
I had no such tightness while doing the challenge.
My entire back feels stronger, which at the very least gives me the feeling of improved posture.
And that is a wonderful feeling.
Useful, too, as Im adding to my miles in preparation for warmer weather.
Will I keep it up?
Of course Ill keep up this all-round winner, and I cannot recommend the move highly enough.
Obviously, you dont need to do 50 every day, but give it a shot.
You might love it.
